Banana is one of the most important fruit crops grown in India. In respect of area it ranks second and first in production only after mango in this country. Banana has a multiplicity of uses including food, beverages (soft and alcoholic), snacks, feed, industrial spirits, a number of crafts and medicinal potency. Studies have shown that the banana is the cheapest carbohydrate to produce and they are able to grow in a wide range of environments and farming systems including pure stand, intercropping, and livestock/crop farming systems.
Banana is a globally important fruit crop with 97.5 million tons of production. In India it supports livelihood of millions of people with total annual production of 16.91 million tons from 490.70 thousand ha. with national average of 33.5 T/ha. Banana contributes 37% to total fruit production in India.
The major banana growing states are in the northeastern and southern parts of the country. Tamil Nadu has the largest area followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka. Bananas are the fifth largest agricultural commodity in world trade after cereals, sugar, coffee and cocoa. Due to rising demand of Banana in Gulf countries, Indian banana exports are looking northwards. Thus, as an entrepreneur this project offers an exciting opportunity to you.